It's that time of year when it's my birthday AND it's Harry Potter's. Yep, we almost share a birthday. One of these days I'm going to convince my husband to make me a Harry cake...I know I sound super nerdy, but I love Harry Potter.
Last year I joined in with Rae from Rae Gun Rambling blog on her Harry Potter celebration where bunch of bloggers get together to share all sorts of Harry Potter goodness around his Birthday. You can see a round up of all the post HERE. You can see my Alohomora Key Rack post from last year HERE.
For today, I'm sharing how to make a Harry Potter Lumos || Nox Light Switch. I made one for my in laws (my mother in law is a HUGE fan) and made a test one for me. I wasn't planning on putting it in the kitchen, but my husband put it up one day and there it is still.
DIY Harry Potter Lumos || Nox Light Switch
Supplies:
Stain (we love this dark walnut stain)
Spray Sealant or Polyuthurane
Or vinyl or contact paper (if using a cutting machine, which isn't necessary but really nice)
1. Stain
First stain your wood cover and let it dry according to directions. (Cutting machine users, if using vinyl words instead of painting the words on, spray your sealant FIRST)
2. Prepare your stencil.
If you are doing it by hand, print out your lumos font so that the measurements match up with light switch. Trace it onto stencil material and cut out with exacto knife. After the stain has dried, use the stencil to paint the lumos and nox on. Let dry.
*If using a cutting machine, simply cut out lumos and nox with vinyl or contact paper. You can choose to just use the vinyl letters or you can use the vinyl to make a stencil and then paint the words.
3. Spray Sealant
After your paint is dry spray your light switch with sealant (if you painted your words on instead of placing vinyl words on).
And there you go! a really classy Harry Potter Light Switch. It's not too late to enter the big Harry Potter giveaway below:
Prize Pack #1
See more about each prize and sponsor at this giveaway post and be sure to enter the other equally awesome prize pack while you're there! Winner must have a US address or be willing to pay for international shipping.
- Maroon and Gold Magic Wand Holster and Magic Wand (toddler, child, or adult sizes available)
- Hogwarts House Scarf (choice of which house)
- Hogwarts Graduation Year Shirt (choice of baby to adult size with custom graduation year)
- Librarian Glasses Pillow
- The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter
- Personalized Hogwarts Acceptance Letter
- Illustrated Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- Hogwart's House Tie Necklace (choice of colors)
- Owl Crate Upcoming August Box
- Lit Joy Crate May Box
- Classic Maillot Swimsuit SEWING PATTERN
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Prize Pack #2
See more about each prize and sponsor at this giveaway post and be sure to enter the other equally awesome prize pack while you're there! Winner must have a US address or be willing to pay for international shipping.
Prize Pack #2
See more about each prize and sponsor at this giveaway post and be sure to enter the other equally awesome prize pack while you're there! Winner must have a US address or be willing to pay for international shipping.
- Black Wand Holster and Magic Wand (toddler, child, and adult sizes available)
- Character Shirt (Choice of Snape, Hermione, or Luna)
- Make Love Book Bag
- Words are Magic Quote Pillow
- The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter
- Personalized Hogwarts Acceptance Letter
- World of Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit
- One Dozen Harry Potter Cookies
- Hedwig Owl Post Necklace
- Lit Joy Crate June Box
- Harry Potter Character Funko of Choice (restrictions apply)
- 10$ Worth of Harry Potter Art Prints
- Classic Maillot Swimsuit SEWING PATTERN
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*we'll be possibly sharing this post at one of these blog parties
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